Can I film a police stop?

The police have no power to stop you filming or photographing officers on duty. Recording film footage on a police incident, or taking photographs of their actions, is not illegal. But, you must follow some basic guidelines if you choose to film police officers or law enforcement personnel.

What are police stops?

A police stop may be: a Terry stop, in U.S. law, a brief detention of a person by police. a Traffic stop, the detention of a driver of a vehicle by police. Police Stop!, a British television program.

What is a police traffic stop?

A traffic stop, commonly called being pulled over, is a temporary detention of a driver of a vehicle by police to investigate a possible crime or minor violation of law.